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Mike Johanns

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Mike Johanns is a former United States Senator from Nebraska, serving from 2009 to 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the position of Secretary of Agriculture under President George W. Bush from 2005 to 2007. Johanns has a background in law and public service, having served as the Governor of Nebraska from 1999 to 2005. His tenure in the Senate included work on agricultural policy and issues related to rural development. Johanns is known for his commitment to supporting farmers and ranchers during his time in office.

Quotes by year · 200420141,192 total · peak 2009 (320)
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Jun 2, 2009

I think it's time to bring some transparency to this, to shine a bright light on what's going on here.

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Jun 2, 2009

How many, Mr. Press, how many minority dealers are going to be put out of business by your action here?

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Jun 2, 2009

Don't you think there was some justification for Congressional oversight here?

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Jun 2, 2009

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We've spent a fair amount of time understanding process. Now I want to dig a little deeper there.

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May 19, 2009

I think you are a careful person.

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May 19, 2009

I think it is a test of specific statutory authority to take the action.

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May 12, 2009

I hope we dig deep there. I hope we get a good understanding of what training is happening, what is not happening, the condition of equipment, and the safety record of that equipment.

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May 6, 2009

I think every Federal department would say we do not have enough resources.

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May 5, 2009

The FDIC seems to work very well. You go in and you make very tough decisions, and yet it does not disrupt our economy.

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May 5, 2009

I would tell you personally I am personally appalled by this discussion by the Treasury Secretary.

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Apr 28, 2009

I am pleased to be here today, and to be working with my colleagues on an issue that is truly critical: benefits for those brave Americans who have served our country honorably.

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Apr 28, 2009

The benefits they earn can never fully compensate them for their sacrifices, but we must still try to ensure that every veteran is well cared for by a grateful Nation.

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Apr 28, 2009

Nebraska's passed veterans deserve a resting place commensurate with their contribution to America's safety, and I am proud to help get them one.

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Apr 28, 2009

That is why I am proud to be a cosponsor of S. 475, the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act.

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Apr 28, 2009

Our responsibility is not just to those veterans who have left us; it extends particularly to those veterans still with us today.

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Apr 22, 2009

The issue of detection, treatment and screenings and all of those issues are very important.

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Apr 22, 2009

None of you have to be intimidated by this. You are enormously qualified to do this job.

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Apr 22, 2009

I would urge you to work in a very bipartisan way.

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Apr 22, 2009

I think only with a very strong administrator working with you will you be successful to do that.

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Apr 22, 2009

I really look forward to working with you on a whole host of issues.

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Apr 22, 2009

The Indian Health Service is in desperate need of good management.

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Apr 22, 2009

It is hard for me to imagine that we improve Indian health very much if we don't address the issue of diabetes.

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Apr 21, 2009

We want to do everything we can to encourage that.

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Apr 21, 2009

I hope to be a partner with you as we work on these issues.

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Apr 21, 2009

It is something that I find just completely unacceptable.

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